5th Grade ELA Teacher — Data-Driven & Collaborative

AMS Schools; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Stipend opportunities for tutoring and

Job summary

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is seeking a passionate 5th Grade ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, onsite in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on rigorous instruction, foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking within a high-expectations classroom.

Applicants should meet a teaching credential or degree requirement, have experience with data-driven planning, and be prepared to engage families through regular communication and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (e.g., Education, Elementary Education)
• Arizona teaching certification in a relevant subject area
• Minimum of three (3) years of K-12 teaching experience
• SEI Endorsement or completion of 45 hours of SEI training preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction aligned to AMS curriculum frameworks.
• Differentiate instruction to support students performing above and below grade level.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to drive instructional planning and interventions.
• Build strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Establish and maintain a structured, positive, high-expectations classroom environment.
• Implement PBIS and preventative intervention strategies.
• Support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and instructional leaders to improve teaching practices.
• Lead parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong home-school partnerships.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Arizona teaching certification

3+ years K-12 teaching experience

Job description

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is seeking a passionate 5th Grade ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, onsite in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on rigorous instruction, foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking within a high-expectations classroom.

Applicants should meet a teaching credential or degree requirement, have experience with data-driven planning, and be prepared to engage families through regular communication and conferences.